to check
01
kontrollera, hämma
to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development
Transitive: to check something undesirable
Exempel
The government wants to check inflation to ensure economic stability.
Regeringen vill kontrollera inflationen för att säkerställa ekonomisk stabilitet.
1.1
hålla tillbaka, behärska sig
to suddenly realize it is better if something is left unsaid or undone
Transitive: to check oneself
Exempel
As the argument heated up, he checked himself and decided to walk away instead.
När argumenten hettade till höll han sig tillbaka och bestämde sig för att gå istället.
1.2
hålla tillbaka, kontrollera
to keep one's reactions or emotions in control
Transitive: to check reactions or emotions
Exempel
He tried to check his disappointment when he did n't win the race.
Han försökte tygla sin besvikelse när han inte vann loppet.
02
kontrollera, kolla
to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating
Transitive: to check sth
Intransitive
Exempel
He checked the menu to decide what to order for dinner.
Han kontrollerade menyn för att bestämma vad han skulle beställa till middag.
2.1
kontrollera, kolla
to see if one has any new mail, messages, or notifications
Transitive: to check an inbox
Exempel
After the meeting, I 'll check my voicemail for any new messages.
Efter mötet kommer jag att kontrollera min röstbrevlåda för nya meddelanden.
2.2
kontrollera, rådfråga
to talk to someone to get their approval or information about something
Intransitive: to check with sb
Transitive: to check sth with sb
Exempel
It 's a good idea to check with the doctor about your medication dosage.
Det är en bra idé att kontrollera med läkaren om din läkemedelsdosering.
2.3
kontrollera, granska
to carefully examine something to find problems, mistakes, or make sure that it is satisfactory
Transitive: to check sth
Exempel
The teacher will check our homework assignments to see if we completed them correctly.
Läraren kommer att kontrollera våra läxor för att se om vi har slutfört dem korrekt.
03
markera, bocka för
to mark an item or option with a cross, circle, etc. in a form, survey, exam paper, etc.
Transitive: to check an item or option
Exempel
To complete your registration, check the box to agree to the terms and conditions.
För att slutföra din registrering, kryssa i rutan för att godkänna villkoren.
04
lämna, deponera
to leave one's baggage, coat, etc. in a designated place while visiting a restaurant, bar, etc.
Transitive: to check one's baggage or belongings
Exempel
Before dining, we checked our backpacks at the restaurant's coatroom.
Innan middagen lämnade vi våra ryggsäckar i restaurangens garderob.
4.1
checka in
(of passengers) to give one's baggage to the transport company one is traveling with for secure transportation
Transitive: to check one's luggage
Exempel
Before boarding the train, travelers need to check their bags with the railway company.
Innan de går på tåget måste resenärer checka in sina väskor hos järnvägsbolaget.
4.2
checka in, lämna in bagage
to collect and label passengers' luggage for transport
Transitive: to check luggage
Exempel
The porter checked our suitcases at the train station before we boarded.
Portieren checkade in våra resväskor på tågstationen innan vi gick ombord.
05
kontrollera, titta
used to make someone become aware of, pay attention to, or focus on something
Transitive: to check sth
Exempel
Check this new painting I just finished!
Kolla in den här nya målningen jag precis avslutat!
06
kontrollera, bekräfta
to be confirmed as accurate or true, typically used in negative statements
Intransitive
Exempel
The witness 's account checked with the security camera footage, confirming the suspect's innocence.
Vittnets berättelse kontrollerades mot övervakningskamerans bilder, vilket bekräftade den misstänktes oskuld.
07
schacka, hota kungen
(in chess) to threaten the opponent's king with capture
Transitive: to check the opponent's king
Exempel
The rook 's move allowed him to check the king and gain a strategic advantage.
Tornets drag gjorde det möjligt för honom att schacka kungen och få en strategisk fördel.
08
checka, passa
to pass the action to the next player without making a bet, when there has been no previous bet in the current betting round
Intransitive
Exempel
If everyone at the table checks, the next community card is revealed.
Om alla vid bordet checkar, avslöjas nästa gemenskapskort.
09
kontrollera, blockera
(in ice hockey) to use one's body or stick to block or hinder an opponent's progress or play
Transitive: to check an opponent's progress
Exempel
The forward tried to check the opposing player along the boards.
Anfallaren försökte checka den motstående spelaren längs banden.
10
plötsligt sakta ner, stanna
to suddenly slow down or stop, usually because of caution, uncertainty, or fear
Intransitive
Transitive: to check speed of something
Exempel
The sudden noise made him check in his tracks.
Det plötsliga ljudet fick honom att stanna tvärt.
11
kontrollera, göra en paus
(of dogs) to stop momentarily to verify or reacquire a scent during tracking or hunting
Intransitive
Exempel
The scent was faint, so the coonhound frequently checked to stay on the raccoon's trail.
Lukten var svag, så coonhunden kontrollerade ofta för att hålla sig på tvättbjörnens spår.
12
byta byte, avleda förföljelsen
(of trained hawks) to abandon its original prey and pursue a different target
Intransitive
Exempel
In mid-flight, the hawk decided to check and pursue a more suitable prey that had appeared in its field of vision.
Mitt under flygningen bestämde sig höken för att kontrollera och jaga ett mer lämpligt byte som hade dykt upp i dess synfält.
13
tillfälligt lossa, kontrollera spänningen
to temporarily release tension or pressure on a rope and then secure it once more
Transitive: to check a rope
Exempel
The mountaineer carefully checked the rope while navigating a challenging crevasse.
Bergsbestigaren kontrollerade noggrant repet medan han navigerade genom en utmanande spricka.
14
spricka, knäcka
to cause cracks to form in a material, particularly wood or timber, due to certain conditions or exposure
Transitive: to check a material
Exempel
The sun can check timber over time, making it crack and split.
Solen kan med tiden spricka trä, vilket får det att spricka och dela sig.
14.1
spricka, klyvas
to develop cracks or splits, typically due to drying, exposure to extreme conditions, or other factors
Intransitive
Exempel
The wooden bridge started to check as it aged, prompting concerns for safety.
Träbron började spricka när den åldrades, vilket väckte oro för säkerheten.
15
kontrollera, rutig
to create a pattern of small, often square-shaped marks or designs on a fabric or material
Transitive: to check a fabric or material
Exempel
She used a stencil to check the fabric with a delightful floral pattern.
Hon använde en stencil för att kontrollera tyget med ett härligt blommönster.
Check
01
check
a printed form that we can write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things
Dialect
American
American
Exempel
The plumber preferred payment by check.
Rörmokaren föredrog betalning med check.
02
schack
a chess move that puts the opponent's king under the threat of a direct attack by the chess pieces of the other player
03
rutigt, schackmönster
a pattern of small squares, typically in two colors, used on fabric and resembling a checkerboard
04
räkning, check
a small piece of paper showing the foods and drinks that we have ordered in a restaurant, cafe, etc. and the amount that we have to pay
DialectAmerican
American
Exempel
The couple next to us generously paid our check.
Paret bredvid oss betalade generöst vår räkning.
05
kontroll, verifiering
the act of ascertaining the validity, security, or suitability of something by inspecting it
06
verifiering, bekräftelse
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
07
stopp, paus
the state of inactivity following an interruption
08
broms, kontroll
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
09
check, hinder
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
10
märke, hack
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
11
kontroll, check
an appraisal of the state of affairs
Exempel
The security system is a check upon unauthorized access to the building.
Säkerhetssystemet är en broms mot obehörig åtkomst till byggnaden.
13
bock, markering
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
check
01
Okej, Klart
used to express agreement or to say that something has been dealt with
Exempel
Check, the room is all tidy now.
Check, rummet är nu helt städat.
Lexikalt Träd
checked
checker
uncheck
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